Tugendhat Armchair
by Mies Van Der Rohe from Knoll
tugendhat armchair
Design Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, 1929
Hand-buffed chromed or powder-coated steel, leather strapping, upholstery
Made in the USA by Knoll
Defined by its exquisite cantilever, thick cushions, and gentle bounce, the Tugendhat Chair offers exceptional comfort in a new range of finishes and upholsteries
With its elegant, cantilevered form, the Tugendhat Chair embodies the technical precision and artistic intention that courses through everything Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed. The steel frame is refined in both construction and materiality, while the thick cushions provide a high degree of comfort and inviting informality. The Tugendhat Chair shares the groundbreaking simplicity and meticulous attention to detail that Ludwig Mies van der Rohe brought to everything he designed. Offering the comfort of a lounge chair but in an exquisite cantilevered form, this chair, like the Tugendhat Villa for which it was designed, showcases Mies' ability to simultaneously refine and humanize objects and environments.
Architects Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich designed the home for the Tugendhat family in 1929. Located in Brno, Czech Republic, the villa is a celebrated example of functionalist architecture, featuring austere concrete construction, exterior walls of glass, and open interiors filled with natural light. A work of total architecture, Mies also specified everything for the interior, from light switches to furnishings. One of the pieces he designed, used in several rooms of the house, was the Feder-Sessel ("spring chair" in English) that became known as the Tugendhat Chair when photos of the villa were featured in the press.
The sophisticated lounge chair delivers comfort and versatility with a cantilevered base, leather strap back, and sleek form. A pair of untufted cushions sit atop the chair's pleasingly kinetic frame. It is offered in two finishes and a wide array of upholstery options. It is also available in an armless version.
30" w | 27.9" d | 32" h | seat: 15.75" h
Hand-buffed chromed or powder-coated steel, leather strapping, upholstery
Made in the USA by Knoll
Defined by its exquisite cantilever, thick cushions, and gentle bounce, the Tugendhat Chair offers exceptional comfort in a new range of finishes and upholsteries
With its elegant, cantilevered form, the Tugendhat Chair embodies the technical precision and artistic intention that courses through everything Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed. The steel frame is refined in both construction and materiality, while the thick cushions provide a high degree of comfort and inviting informality. The Tugendhat Chair shares the groundbreaking simplicity and meticulous attention to detail that Ludwig Mies van der Rohe brought to everything he designed. Offering the comfort of a lounge chair but in an exquisite cantilevered form, this chair, like the Tugendhat Villa for which it was designed, showcases Mies' ability to simultaneously refine and humanize objects and environments.
Architects Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich designed the home for the Tugendhat family in 1929. Located in Brno, Czech Republic, the villa is a celebrated example of functionalist architecture, featuring austere concrete construction, exterior walls of glass, and open interiors filled with natural light. A work of total architecture, Mies also specified everything for the interior, from light switches to furnishings. One of the pieces he designed, used in several rooms of the house, was the Feder-Sessel ("spring chair" in English) that became known as the Tugendhat Chair when photos of the villa were featured in the press.
The sophisticated lounge chair delivers comfort and versatility with a cantilevered base, leather strap back, and sleek form. A pair of untufted cushions sit atop the chair's pleasingly kinetic frame. It is offered in two finishes and a wide array of upholstery options. It is also available in an armless version.
30" w | 27.9" d | 32" h | seat: 15.75" h
$5,695.00 + plus shipping
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Mies Van Der Rohe
Mies van der Rohe sought to establish a new architectural style that could represent modern times. He strived towards a minimal framework of structural order balanced against the implied freedom of open space.
Knoll has remained true to the Bauhaus design philosophy that furniture should complement architectural space and not compete with it. Modernism is a passion at Knoll which results in ground breaking modern furniture.